Name of Board: Woodfin County: Buncombe Grantee: Free Alcohol, Drug, and Other Resources Title of Project: Locate and Connect Description of project: To help people find resources in taking the first steps toward getting the help they need with substance use issues. Why you chose it: To give hope to those who want help. Who this project impacted: People in the area […]
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Support for substance abuse education and treatment services.
Name of Board: Siler City County: Chatham Grantee: Daymark Recovery Services Title of Project: Support for substance abuse education and treatment services. Description of project: Why you chose it: To meet a growing need in the county for services. Who this project impacted: Citizens of Siler City Results of project: We are better able to […]
Substance Abuse Education
Name of Board: Pittsboro County: Chatham Grantee: Chatham Drug-Free Coalition Title of Project: Substance Abuse Education Description of project: SA Education Program Why you chose it: To support the work of the coalition Who this project impacted: Citizens of Pittsboro and Chatham County Results of project: Expanded awareness of substance abuse issues and available services.
Locate and Connect
Name of Board: Woodfin County: Buncombe Grantee: Free Alcohol, Drug, and Other Resources Title of Project: Locate and Connect Description of project: To help people find resources in taking the first steps toward getting the help they need with substance use issues. Why you chose it: To give hope to those who want help. Who […]
Hundreds of NC High School Football Players are Taking the Pledge to Not Drink Underage
Statewide Organization Talk It Out NC is Partnering with Coaches and Athletes to Start the Conversation RALEIGH, N.C. (October 9, 2019) – In North Carolina, the average age that young people first try alcohol is 14. High school is an especially vulnerable time for teens so Talk It Out NC wants to utilize the strong relationship […]
Coaches and Athletes to Take the Pledge to End Underage Drinking
Talk It Out NC is expanding its current pledge program to include coaches and athletes. The relationship between a coach and their players is unique and can offer an excellent opportunity to talk about the effects of underage drinking. The Coach/Athlete Pledge encourages coaches to create a supportive team environment that does not include alcohol. […]